Up First: The UCLA Anti-War Encampment; Arizona repeals Civil War-Era Abreast of a Pro-Palestinian

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There are law enforcement officers at the pro-Palestinian camp. There was violence on UCLA’s campus this week when counter-protesters tried to dismantle the tents. Journalists and protest organizers say fireworks and tear gas were used. The conflict occurred during a protest at a university against the war in Gaza.

Source: Police enter UCLA anti-war encampment; Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion ban

The impact of an abortion ban on medical conditions: Donald Trump’s first campaign rallies in New York and the case against a new abortion law in Arizona

Arizona lawmakers have voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is expected to sign the bill into law today. But it won’t go into effect until 90 days after the state’s legislative session — meaning the near-total abortion ban could temporarily go into effect before the repeal takes it off the books.

After the start of his criminal trial in New York, Donald Trump held his first campaign rallies. Trump used his speeches in Waukesha, Wisc., and Freeland, Mich., to argue that if he doesn’t win a second term, he will pay a heavy price.

Are you an elevator person or a stairs person? Your choice could help you live longer. According to the new meta-analysis presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference, people who climb stairs have a 39% lower chance of dying from heart disease than those who don’t. They had a lower risk of strokes and heart attacks.

Siegel was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct 7 along with her husband. She was released after 51 days, but he was not. The Hamas released a video showing someone alive.